CVE-2013-0984 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the Directory Service component of Apple Mac OS X through version 10.6.8 and Mac OS X Server. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by sending a specially crafted message. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-25974) confirms the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.6.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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